Today’s guest is Ryan C, an early franchisee with Cabinet IQ who’s already crushing it. In just over a year, Ryan has 3 territories in South Carolina and Georgia, and he’s proving that you can keep your corporate job while building a thriving franchise business.

We’ll dive into Ryan’s journey from banking & finance into the remodeling world, his scariest moment signing the dotted line, how he balances his full-time job with being a franchise owner, and why he believes discipline, time management, and grit are the real keys to success.

If you’ve ever wondered:
➡️ Can I keep my job while being a franchisee?
➡️ What’s it like to join an emerging brand like Cabinet IQ?
➡️ How do I balance family, risk, and growth goals in franchising?

This episode has your answers.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Eye on Franchising ft. Ryan C (Cabinet IQ)
02:20 – Can you keep your corporate job as a franchisee?
05:10 – The sacrifice, discipline & grit needed for success
09:15 – Early franchisee experience: being “more than a number”
12:40 – Ryan’s scariest moment signing franchise agreements & leases
16:55 – Why he picked Cabinet IQ over other brands
22:30 – The risk vs. reward mindset & worst-case scenario thinking
26:15 – Building a $3M first year with plans for $50M
31:05 – Balancing reinvestment, growth, and new showrooms
35:20 – Tech & design: Cabinet IQ’s secret weapon
41:00 – Advice for first-time franchise owners: bet on yourself

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